With some great day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to enjoy all that Westbrook Town Beach, 35 miles away, has to offer. Essex Steam Train ought to be high up on your list here. Hammonasset Beach State Park and Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets are fantastic attractions too. Montville is another wonderful option. It’s 50 miles away and has a variety of interesting things to do. Mohegan Sun Casino, Dinosaur Place at Nature’s Art and Kids Quest are only the start.